“Pumice or basalt” crossword clue
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••••••••••••VOLCANICROCK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VOLCANICROCK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pumice or basalt”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 27, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 27, 2026 grid4D"Feed a cold, ___ a fever" (dubious medical advice)6 ltrs›7DMany an Olive Garden entree5 ltrs›8DSounding good, as a musical instrument6 ltrs›11DSnack with celery, peanut butter and raisins10 ltrs›12D"Peanuts" or "Pickles"5 ltrs›13DDo some booty-shaking5 ltrs›18DSpinks who defeated Muhammad Ali4 ltrs›22DOne-eighth of a byte3 ltrs›25DTitular Shakespearean king4 ltrs›26DRemove outer parts from, as a photo4 ltrs›27DBurn until black4 ltrs›28DPrego alternative4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 27, 20261APaths for lobbed tennis balls4 ltrs›5ATribe of Arizona4 ltrs›9AFlinch, say5 ltrs›14AShort blast from a horn4 ltrs›15AActor McGregor of "Trainspotting"4 ltrs›16AHan Solo's response to Leia's "I love you"5 ltrs›17ASinger's recovery period9 ltrs›19A"Catch my drift?"5 ltrs›
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